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Sailor – Ryalls, Henry – Recognised Hero who Fell

September 1916

Mexborough and Swinton Times, September 2, 1916

Petty Officer Henry Ryalls
(Royal Naval Department)

Newhill, Wath, was specially mentioned by his commanding officer for zeal and devotion while on active service in Gallipoli.

He was subsequently promoted petty officer and later fell in action

 

 

 

From C.W.G.C.:

Service No: KP/15
Date of Death: 21/08/1915
Age:38
Regiment/Service: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Drake Bn. R.N. Div.
Panel Reference: 15.
Memorial: CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL
Additional Information:
Son of William and Sarah Jane Ryalls, of Newhill; husband of the late Louisa Ryalls.